The median annual wage for Respiratory Therapists in Lake Charles, LA is $76,100 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $73,300.
Pay spans roughly $50,290 at the 10th percentile to $84,540 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $36.59 per hour. An estimated 50 people work as respiratory therapists in Lake Charles, LA.
| Median (annual) | $76,100 |
| Mean (annual) | $73,300 |
| Median (hourly) | $36.59 |
| 10th percentile | $50,290 |
| 90th percentile | $84,540 |
| Employment | 50 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.